Terrorism plots against the United States have caused the government to create the Department of Homeland Security with the hope of leveraging federal, state, and local police agencies; intelligence agencies; and immigration agencies to cooperate in communicating findings and creating joint efforts to stop threats of terrorism or confront a terrorist attack.

The current threat of terrorism has made many legislatures in Congress think about the United States combining all the police agencies into one national police organization. The centralization of power would stop the discombobulated nature of the 3 government levels of police and provide a clear, overall standard on how to police not only terrorism acts but crime in general.

Please answer the following questions. As you answer each question you must provide support or evidence that will enhance and empirically prove your answers. Academic criminal justice articles or real-life criminal justice findings that are not found in journals or other academic sources must be used in supporting your answers. Please use APA style for all cited sources including your resource page.

Should the United States combine all the police agencies into one national police organization? Why or why not?
If you must consolidate the police, would you have to do the same to the criminal justice system? How would you create and establish such a police organization?
Do you believe that the establishment of terrorism as a crime that can be committed domestically has changed community policing? How? Why? Provide examples. 4-5 pages

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To answer these questions and provide evidence-based support for the answers, I would need time to conduct comprehensive research and gather relevant academic criminal justice articles or real-life criminal justice findings. However, I can provide you with an outline of how you can approach addressing these questions and finding the necessary resources to support your arguments.

1. Should the United States combine all the police agencies into one national police organization? Why or why not?
- Start by discussing the current structure of police agencies in the United States, including federal, state, and local levels.
- Research studies or articles that analyze the advantages and disadvantages of centralizing police agencies. Look for evidence of increased effectiveness, efficiency, or coordination compared to potential drawbacks such as loss of local autonomy.
- Consider the potential impact on community policing efforts, the relationship between police and the community, and the potential for abuse of power.
- Look for real-life examples or case studies of countries that have implemented a national police organization and analyze their outcomes.

2. If you must consolidate the police, would you have to do the same to the criminal justice system? How would you create and establish such a police organization?
- Examine the relationship between the police and the criminal justice system, including the courts, corrections, and other related institutions.
- Research the concept of integrated criminal justice systems and how they operate in other countries or regions.
- Look for studies or articles that explore the benefits and challenges of integrating the various components of the criminal justice system.
- Analyze the potential impact on due process, efficiency, and effectiveness.
- Consider the potential implications for resource allocation, organizational structure, and decision-making processes.

3. Do you believe that the establishment of terrorism as a crime that can be committed domestically has changed community policing? How? Why? Provide examples.
- Explore the definition and evolution of community policing.
- Research the impact of terrorism on community policing practices, particularly regarding the involvement of local communities in counterterrorism efforts.
- Look for studies or articles that examine changes in police-community relationships, trust, and cooperation in the context of counterterrorism efforts.
- Analyze case studies or real-life examples of community policing initiatives specifically targeted at preventing and responding to domestic terrorism.
- Consider the potential challenges, such as balancing security concerns with community engagement and proactive policing strategies.

Remember to use APA style for all cited sources, including your resource page. It is crucial to ensure the validity and reliability of the sources you cite to strengthen the empirical support for your answers.